ICC Monthly Snap: January 2025
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ICC Monthly Snap | January 2025
Dear Invasive Crayfish Collaborators,
Happy New Year! Welcome to the January 2025 edition of the Monthly Snap. Explore this month’s roundup of crayfish literature and news below!
Literature
Thermal Tolerance and Burrowing Behaviors of Red Swamp Crayfish (Procambarus clarkii)
Barnes, Nicholas Spencer. (2024). Thermal Tolerance and Burrowing Behaviors of Red Swamp Crayfish (Procambarus clarkii). Master’s Thesis Submitted to Auburn University, Alabama, USA. etd.auburn.edu/bitstream/handle/10415/9522/Thesis%20Final%20NSB.pdf?sequence=2&isAllowed=y
Some Like It Cold: Long-Term Assessment of a Near-Global Invader
Guareschi, S., Cancellario, T., Oficialdegui, F. J., Laini, A. & Clavero, M. (2024). Some Like It Cold: Long-Term Assessment of a Near-Global Invader. Ecology and Evolution, 14(12), e70760.
The Real and Potential Impacts of Invasive Crayfish in Ontario Canada: A Review
Hamr, Premek. (2024). The Real and Potential Impacts of Invasive Crayfish in Ontario Canada: A Review. Freshwater Crayfish, 29(1), 9-22. doi.org/10.5869/fc.2024.v29-1.9
Evaluation of methodology for measuring standard metabolic rates of crayfishes using the red swamp crayfish Procambarus clarkii (Girard, 1852) (Decapoda: Astacidea: Cambaridae)
Iqbal, A., Adkins, H. M., Fogelman, K. J., Stoeckel, J. A. & Kozák, P. (2024). Evaluation of methodology for measuring standard metabolic rates of crayfishes using the red swamp crayfish Procambarus clarkii (Girard, 1852) (Decapoda: Astacidea: Cambaridae). Journal of Crustacean Biology, 44(4), ruae074. doi.org/10.1093/jcbiol/ruae074
A new misleading colour morph: is Marmorkrebs the only “marbled” crayfish?
Kamburska, L., Sabatino, R., Schiavetta, D., De Santis, V., Ferrari, E., Mor, J., Zaupa, S., Garzoli, L. & Boggero, A. (2024). A new misleading colour morph: is Marmorkrebs the only “marbled” crayfish? BioInvasions Records, 13(4), 949–961. doi.org/10.3391/bir.2024.13.4.09
Long-Term Declines in Body Size of the Invasive Rusty Crayfish (Faxonius rusticus) in Temperate Lakes
Sawyer, E. K., Kreps, T. A., Lodge, D. M. & Larson, E. R. (2025). Long-Term Declines in Body Size of the Invasive Rusty Crayfish (Faxonius rusticus) in Temperate Lakes. Freshwater Biology, 70(1), e14366. doi.org/10.1111/fwb.14366
News
Upcoming ICC Webinar: Using Photography to Showcase Crayfish Color and Biodiversity
Crayfishes vary in size, shape, ecology, behavior, and more. One especially interesting trait is their color: while many are drab, around 15% of species exhibit vibrant blues, purples, reds, and oranges. The function of these conspicuous colors remains unknown but may offer valuable insights into the evolution of coloration across animals. Join Dr. Zack Graham of West Liberty University as he describes his research on crayfish color while also discussing how his photography highlights their underappreciated biodiversity. Register for the webinar using the link above.
Participate in Graduate Research on Crayfish Use in Classrooms
Izzy Paulsen, master's student at Purdue University, is conducting research on the motivations of teachers using live crayfish in classrooms. She is interviewing science teachers (grades 3-12) who have used live crayfish in their classes. To participate in these interviews, please complete the interest form found in the link above. Feel free to share the link with others who may be interested.
This selection of invasive crayfish information is collected by the Invasive Crayfish Collaborative, a program convened and facilitated by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and the Illinois Natural History Survey with funding from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
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